When asked why there wasn’t
a single superstar in the new group of actors, Akshay Kumar, who was present at
the trailer launch of his upcoming production, ‘Fugly’ said that the fresh
breed actors of today are, in fact, talented artistes.

Akshay was quoted in the
media as saying, “I think Ranbir Kapoor, Ranveer Singh and others are doing
well. In my eyes, they are the next superstars.” He also felt that the newcomers
of today did not need the support of superstars like him to get into the
industry.

“When we came as newcomers
we needed support but today’s newcomers don’t need it, they are fit, good,
mentally balanced, and professionally better than us. They know what they want
or don’t want,” he said.

“The way they are going is
good. There is no need to teach them, they have knowledge about everything. I
think they need support of their family (than us),” he added.

Replying to whether he had
taken a risk by casting newcomers in his upcoming production venture, Akshay
said, “…in every film there is a risk whether I act in films or the films that
I produce. I am confident about the film.”

‘Fugly’ is an upcoming
movie that is being directed by Kabir Sadanand. The movie features Jimmy
Shergill, Mohit Marwah, Vijender Singh, Kiara Advani and Arfi Lamba among
others. And Akshay and Salman Khan have guest appearances, too. The movie is
produced by Akshay’s Grazing Goat Productions.

The 46-year-old actor has
appeared in over 125 films. When he began his acting career in the 1990s, he mainly
starred in action movies and was known for his appearances in films commonly known
as the ‘Khiladi series’.

Later he also became known for
his drama, romance and comic roles for his performances in such films as ‘Yeh
Dillagi’ in 1994, ‘Dhadkan’ in 2000, ‘Hera Pheri’ in 2000, ‘Awara Paagal
Deewana’ in 2002, ‘Andaaz’ in 2003 to name just a few.

Besides acting, Akshay has
worked as a stunt actor and has often performed in dangerous stunts in his
films, which has made him famous as the ‘Indian Jackie Chan’.